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This topic is for restoring a data image. For restoring a system image see Restoring a system image.

If the image contains only data, restoring it is very simple using Macrium Reflect. You can restore it back to its original location without interrupting the operating system.

Before you begin: You must have a backup image of the disk ready to restore.

1. On the main screen, select Restore.

   

   Backup images available to be restored are shown in the main pane. 

2. Select the image you wish to restore and click Restore Image.

   

3. The next dialog gives you the opportunity to modify the destination properties.

   By default, partitions restore to their original locations. However, it is possible to drag partitions to different locations and resize them at the same time. Simply drag the source partition to any available partition on the target disk. For more destination options and further information, see Modifying restored paritition properties.

   

4. Click Next.
    

5. If required, set Advanced Options as follows:
   1. Rapid Delta Restore to copy only changed data blocks and complete the restore process more quickly.
      Note: Only NTFS file systems that are not shrunk canbe restored in this way.
   2. SSD Trim to enable TRIM on restore. 
      Note: Writing to an unused block is quicker than writing to one in use and results in an increase of both the lifetime and the performance of the device. 
   3. Verify Image  to chose whether to verify an image before restoring.
   4. Master Boot Record to replace the restore with the Master Boot Record (MBR) from the backup.
      Note: The MBR is a small program that executes when the computer starts up. If this program becomes corrupt then you can have problems starting the computer operating system.

6. A summary screen is displayed confirming the choices that have been made, click finish. 

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